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Thursday, November 28

Alcatraz’s Thanksgiving Indigenous Peoples’ Sunrise Ceremony (2024)
Thursday, November 28 – 4:15 am - Ends at 8:00 am | Cost: $15.50*
*Event is free, but boat tickets are $15.50 for adults. Free for children under 5.
| Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz's Thanksgiving Indigenous Peoples' Sunrise Ceremony (2024)

The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering on October 14, 2024 and November 28, 2024 are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. These are one-day events and not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; ...

Friday, November 29

Ghirardelli Square’s 2024 Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 29 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square
Ghirardelli Square's 2024 Holiday Lighting Ceremony
The 2024 holiday photo season has officially arrived! Visit Ghirardelli Square on a festive Christmas night with your loved ones to capture cherished memories with Santa. Enjoy the annual holiday performance by the SF Boys Chorus, singing classic holiday tunes around the fountain in the ...

Tuesday, December 3

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

Sunday, December 15

“Red, White, and Grinched” SF’s Holiday Brunch Cruise (2024)
Sunday, December 15 – 10:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: $75*
*Tickets include brunch buffet, sweet treats and all onboard activies
| Pier 43 1/2 (Fisherman's Wharf)
"Red, White, and Grinched" SF's Holiday Brunch Cruise (2024)
Get ready for Red, White, and Grinched!—a holiday cruise like no other! This 90-minute Grinch-themed brunch cruise promises seasonal cheer and laughter for families, friends, and all lovers of holiday fun. Red, White, and Grinched – Holiday Brunch Cruise Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 10:30a-Noon Departs Pier 43 ...

Tuesday, January 7

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, January 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly